Watch List notes:

Nicephorus III Botaniates. Electrum Histamenon Nomisma (4.31 g), 1078-1081 VF. Constantinople. Christ seated facing on throne without back, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; across upper field, barred IC XC. Reverse: [+ NIKHΦ Δ]ECΠ-Tω ROTANIAT, Nicephorus standing facing, holding labarum with X on shaft and globus cruciger with hanging pear-shaped object. DOC 3b; SB 1881. Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250

Purchased in 1970; From the Aurora Family Collection.